ABCMI and COAST are excited to once again bring you the annual Innovation Forum on April 21 & 22, 2026 in Vancouver.
Detailed agenda coming soon. Sponsorships, Exhibitor Spaces and Tickets are now available. Don't wait, secure your participation today!
We have 10 Exhibitor Spaces available. The Exhibitors will be set up in the area where the Networking Reception takes place as well as food and beverage service during the 2 days.
Included with the Exhibitor Space:
- 1 six foot skirted table
- 2 chairs
- 1 delegate registration
- area is wide enough for your 10' pop up trade show display
There is no pipe and drape. Move in and set up is available on Monday, April 20. Electricity and monitors can be rented at additional charge directly from the venue's exhibitor services. Exhibitor spots will be assigned based on the order they are purchased.
Any questions? Email Leann@abcmi.ca.
We have a discounted room block available at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel 1128 West Hastings, Vancouver, BC, V6E 4R5
Reservations can be made at this link: Association of BC Marine Industries ABCMI - Start your reservation
The deadline for reservations is March 19, 2026.
Day 1 (Tuesday, April 21)
08:30: Welcome Desk & Trade Show opens - coffee available
09:30 - 09:35: Opening Remarks
09:35 - 09:45: Opening Address
09:45 - 10:30: Panel #1
10:30 - 11:00: Panel #2
11:00 - 12:00: Panel #3
Lunch/Networking Break 12:00 – 13:00
13:00 - 14:00: Panel #4
14:00 - 15:00: Panel #5
Coffee/Networking Break 15:00 – 15:30
15:30 - 16:30: Panel #6
Networking Reception 16:30 – 18:30 (in Trade Show area)
Day 2 (Wednesday, April 22)
07:30 – Trade Show & Welcome Desk opens (along with light Breakfast)
08:30 - 08:35: Opening Remarks
08:35 - 08:50: Featured Speaker
08:50 - 10:00: Panel #7
Coffee/Networking Break 10:00 – 10:30)
10:30 - 12:00: Industry Showcase - See the talent we have in British Columbia
Group 1
Group 2
Lunch/Networking Break 12:00 – 13:00
13:00 - 14:00: Panel #8
14:00 - 15:00: Panel #9
15:00: Concluding Remarks
When
Location
- 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3, Canada